TCS Sydney Marathon
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2025 Event Information
The Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) is a series of seven of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world - Tokyo Marathon, B.A.A. Boston Marathon, TCS London Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the TCS New York City Marathon and the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS.
Encompassing an annual series for elite runners and elite wheelchair athletes, AbbottWMM also applauds the achievements and passion of hundreds of thousands of everyday champions from around the world. With incredible demand globally to take part in the events, each race providers an unparalleled experience, and an unforgettable race-day journey for runners.
The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS underwent a multi-year process that required each year to pass AbbottWMM’s criteria for two consecutive years, before becoming the next Abbott World Marathon Major. Through significant increase in marathon participation - from 5,300 in 2022 to 25,000 in 2024 - several updates to the start area and the course, a huge uplift in entertainment and fan zones, and delivering a world-class event fit for the Majors series.
The TCS Sydney Marathon was announced as the seventh AbbottWMM on Monday, 4th November 2024, with Sydney’s first year as a Major taking place on Sunday, 31st August 2025.Yes! Completing the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS will earn you a star, just like any other of the other Abbott World Marathon Majors.
For more information on the Six-Star journey and Sydney’s involvement, visit Abbott World Marathon Majors - https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/six-star
We will send an email with QR code and instructions to collect your bib at the start of event week. You will need to bring a form of identification that matches the name on your entry. Only participants can collect their bib, family and friends are not allowed to collect the bib on your behalf.
Bib collection days will be held on 28-30 August 2025 at the International Convention Centre Sydney. Opening hours will be confirmed closer to the event.
The TCS Sydney Marathon 10km and TCS Sydney Mini Marathon events will both open in mid-April 2025. Thank you for your patience and we'll be in touch with more updates shortly!
All entries for the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Candidacy Club members were emailed on Friday 21 March 2025 with more information on securing their spot for either the 2026 or 2027 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS. If you have any questions, please contact our customer service team.
With the marathon starting at 6:30 a.m. and the 10km starting at 8:45 a.m., you can still watch Kipchoge race through various parts of the Sydney CBD (Barangaroo, Martin Place etc.) before you run. The start line in North Sydney is a quick metro ride away from both Barangaroo and Martin Place stations. Please note that we encourage all participants to arrive to the start venue one hour before the start of their race. As the start cannot accommodate all runners, please ensure that you do not arrive more than an hour before the start of your event.
At this stage, unfortunately, we have not yet confirmed the start time for the TCS Sydney Mini Marathon 4.2km event. More information will be available to Mini Marathon participants in the next few weeks.
Unfortunately, the elite athlete warm-up area is closed to spectators. We encourage you to stake out a spot - or multiple - on course to watch Kipchoge when he passes.
We will have a list of global TV providers on our website closer to the event. The race will also be streamed live on our YouTube page here.
We understand your enthusiasm to see Kipchoge in Sydney – we’re excited too! At this stage, we are still finalising any public appearances, but you will be the first to know if you sign up for our mailing list here.
Stay in the know by subscribing to our mailing list or checking our website for updates here.
2025 Event Information
